Sigma is raising the industry standards with it’s high performing art series lenses. Art series lenses from Sigma are the company’s high-speed f/1.4 models that are designed to compete with the very best lenses from Canon and Nikon, and can even give legendary lens maker Zeiss a run for its money. What makes them a fantastic option is the competitive pricing compared to the models from Nikon and Canon.

Going by the size it is the largest of all art series lenses because of it’s construction with 14 elements arranged in 12 groups and is being retailed at around USD 1200. It comes with oil repellent coating on the front and rear end of the lens.

Here are few sample photographs shot on the new Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens.

Going by the recent trends and industry innovations, it will not be long before we will see a new lens dethroning the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art. For the time being it is definitely a worthy king of lenses. Sigma is doing great with it’s art series and both Nikon and Canon are getting tough competition which fuels innovation. Overall it is a good sign for the photography industry.